National Advisory Committee On Immunization

• Manitoba’s plans for COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 coming this week: health minister

  Last week Health Canada said the Moderna vaccine can be given to young children between the ages of six months and five years old.

  Health

  Jul 19
  
• New Brunswick to offer second COVID-19 booster shot to those 50 and older

  Earlier this week, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization said Canada should prepare for “the rapid deployment” of a second COVID-19 booster program.

  Health

  Apr 8
  
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• N.S. averaging almost 1,000 cases per day in latest COVID-19 update, hospitalizations up

  According to the latest numbers from the province, there were 6,991 positive PCR tests over a one-week period ending April 6 and eight deaths.

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  Apr 7
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• Ontario expands 4th COVID dose eligibility to 60+ and First Nations starting April 7

  Ontarians aged 60 and older as well as First Nations Inuit and Métis individuals will be eligible to get their second booster shot on April 7 starting at 8 a.m.

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  Apr 6
• B.C. to provide fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people age 70+

  The province will start with providing the shot for those living in long term care and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable.

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  Apr 5
• NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC

  The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is expected to release guidance on fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the coming days.

  Health

  Mar 31
• COVID-19 booster shots recommended for high-risk teens: NACI

  Canada now recommends teenagers aged 12 to 17 get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if they have underlying medical conditions or live in high-risk settings.

  Health

  Jan 28
• MLHU to prioritize Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 29 and under

  Due to limited supply, the Middlesex London Health Unit will be prioritizing the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people under 29 years old.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2021
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• COVID-19: Nova Scotia vaccination program takes ‘huge step forward’ as 2021 draws to a close

  Nova Scotians aged 70 and older are eligible for their third dose as long as six months have passed since their last shot.

  Health

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Health-care workers in Quebec want COVID-19 booster shots

  Quebec healthcare workers want to knw why they are not allowed to get COVID-19 booster shots.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2021